health information society technology based industry study reference c13 25533 market analysis the emerging european telematics on assignment of commission directorate general 25 04 2000 version 1 february hist is a fast growing size and importance as shown in figure i healthcare it represents 6 overall current estimated at 232 billion per annum 2 724 or value 14 all experts agree to say that this expected double within five next years will be effective if vital conditions are satisfied new trends followed executive summary deloitte & touche parts report may reproduced sources clearly indicated copy shall send applications relating bu29 4 28 rue de la loi 200 b 1049 brussels fig gartner group dataquest vertical opportunities state industries 1998 oecd data 1999